At the outset of the pandemic, many employers were unsure of how OSHA would conduct inspections and issue citations regarding COVID-19 related issues. Early guidance from OSHA indicated that ...

Millions of workers are required to wear respirators in various workplaces throughout the United States. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, ...

Under 29 CFR 1910.134 an employee may be required to wear respiratory protection while working. The Respiratory Protection Program manual provides an overview of the policies, guidelines and ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a respiratory protection guidance for nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities (LTCF) during the COVID-19 ...

A collection of nursing and labor unions wants a federal court to step in and force the Biden administration to issue a permanent standard to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. The AFL- CIO, ...

This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respiratory protection program. Course topics include terminology, OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards, ...

Suggested Citation: "6 Respiratory Protection Oversight and Guidance for Workers." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public ...

Various activities in academic and staff areas create conditions for potential exposures to airborne contaminants that could result in acute or chronic occupational disease. Where feasible, Purdue ...